Gigabeat V81 gets upgrades; Why can't we have 1Seg here?

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Toshiba’s Gigabeat was the foundation of the first Zune. Microsoft picked Toshiba’s offering because they’re solid PMPs, and in Japan they’re quite popular. Our Japanese readers will be happy to hear that the V series is getting upgraded hotness, the V81. Gone is the paltry 4GB storage, doubled to 8GB. It will also be getting an SDHC slot for expansion.

Video can be played from the card slot, meaning you can copy your Mp4s to the card insert it into the slot, and you’re good to go.

What’s fun though is the 1Seg digital TV tuner with record capabilities, meaning this little handheld is a portable, solid-state DVR. Coolness.

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OverviewToshiba Corporation is a manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products such as information and communications systems; digital consumer products; electronic devices and components; power systems including nuclear energy; industrial and social infrastructure systems; and home appliances.
Toshiba Corporation was founded in 1939 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

OverviewGigabeat, Inc. offers a music technology platform. It allows users to easily find and download music as well as organizes music content for the user. It also matches content to what the user prefers, using personalization technology.